Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.